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S331 KYY

1999 BMW 540

Green Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,900 mi
Last recorded93,900 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS331 KYY
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 93,900 miles

Condensation in headlamps

Fail 31 Mar 2015 93,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Condensation in headlamps

Pass 11 Apr 2014
Fail 3 Apr 2014

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 91,036 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 88,394 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 82,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 82,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 84,790 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 81,036 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 75,681 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 64,637 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 56,406 miles

a nail in nearside front tyre

a small cut offside front tyre outer wall

How Reliable is the BMW 540?

Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
4,801
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,599
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,360
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,334
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S331 KYY is a 1999 BMW 540 in Green with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 107,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 540 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S331 KYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 540 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 540 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S331 KYY registered?

S331 KYY is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S331 KYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S331 KYY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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